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Slow Cooker Barbacoa de Cachete (Beef Cheeks)

Barbacoa de Cachete made in the slow cooker is the ultimate plan ahead meal to enjoy with family and friends. Seasoned with cumin and bay leaves the results are juicy, tender and flavorful beef cheeks that can easily be shredded with a fork to be enjoyed in tacos. I’m excited to partner with Rumba Meats to bring you an exciting new recipe. One of my favorite tips to share for easy entertaining is cooking in the slow cooker. When my entire familia gathers to enjoy a meal together, I want to be part of the meal, not on the sidelines… Read More

Strawberry Empanadas

I’ve been missing my abuelita a lot lately. I’m not sure if it’s the Texas heat, the current renovations of our temporary home or my hectic schedule… I can’t seem to get her out of my mind. I miss her smile, her hands and most of all spending time in the kitchen with her and my mami. Spending time in the kitchen with my abuelita and mami are some of my fondest memories, and I will forever be grateful they allowed me into their cherished space. This time spent with them gave me the opportunity to connect with them… Read More

Cantaloupe Cucumber Cazuela Margarita

Y’all know I love margaritas. Y’all know how I love to serve my cocktails in beautiful cazuelas de barrio. Serving my cocktails in a cazuela is my thang. I recently co-hosted an epic Mexican fiesta with a few of my favorite Latina food bloggers in Colorado. We gathered together at Lola’s beautiful home, each in charge of a developing a colorful recipe that highlighted the flavors of our beautiful Mexico to share on this fun day. I served up a stunning Mexican Summer Salad, and I was also put in charge of creating a cazuela cocktail. I was more… Read More

Turkey Sausage-Chorizo Sopes

My Turkey Sausage-Chorizo Sopes topped with pickled red onions and fresh cilantro will have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. A simple, nutritious dinner idea made with Jennie-O ground turkey. I’m excited to partner with Jennie-O to bring you exciting new recipes. Summer is upon us, and I couldn’t be happier. Summer is a special time in our home. The kids are out of school, the weather is terrific and we can slow down, enjoy our time together. Summer also allows me to take a break from the kitchen. I’d much rather be reading a great… Read More

Strawberry Vanilla Paletas

This is sponsored campaign in collaboration with California Strawberries. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Fourth of July calls for something red, white, and blue, so today I’ve partnered with California Strawberries to share an icy cool treat that will be a hit at your Fourth of July celebrations. My table setting is set to be all blue so these paletas will look amazing on a platter of ice. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes. Fourth of July is quickly approaching, and my family is gearing up to… Read More

Mexican Summer Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

A Mexican Summer salad which features sliced jicama, mango, and pear served over watercress and frisee drizzled with the most amazing cilantro vinaigrette is the ultimate summer salad for entertaining. Especially leading up to the craziness that is summer, downtime with amigas y comida is truly my happy place. So, imagine my excitement when the stars aligned and I was invited to co-host an epic Mexican fiesta with a few of my favorite Latina food bloggers in Colorado. We gathered together at Lola’s beautiful home, each in charge of a developing a colorful recipe that highlighted the flavors of our… Read More

Tex-Mex Chicken Mofongo

I’m serving up a taste of the Caribbean for dinner tonight with this lighter take on the traditional Dominican dish mofongo de pollo in collaboration with Vive Mejor and DiMe Media. Thank you for supporting the brands that allow me to bring you exciting new recipes. I’m always on the hunt for tasty new recipes to make for dinner. I enjoy introducing my girls to new flavors, ingredients, and new cooking techniques. When I spotted this Chicken Mofongo recipe on the Vive Mejor site, I was instantly drawn to the comfort aspect of this dish. Mofongo is… Read More

Margarita Fruit Tarts

I recently had the pleasure of being invited to the second annual Kroger Influencer Council Think Tank in Cincinnati Ohio. A day dedicated to gathering Kroger bloggers, executives at the Kroger Culinary Center to learn all the wonderful things Kroger had in the works, meet fellow bloggers and have fun in the kitchen. This is a sponsored post with Kroger. We kicked off the day off at the Kroger Culinary Center with a fantastic breakfast all made from upcycled food, food that was perishable, but instead of throwing it away was transformed into a new dish. While we feasted,… Read More